Greig Leach

As per usual, the race was marked by the early break away, a group that swelled to six riders and a lead of over four minutes. Those in the group (and this painting) included; Yoann Bagot (Cofidis), Romain Guillemois (Direct Energie), Nils Politt (Katusha-Alpecin), Daniel Pearson (Aqua Blue), Faien Doubey (Wanty Groupe-Gobert), and Olivier Pardini (WB Veranclassic Aquality Protect). The group was being provided their time gap back to the peloton from the old school chalkborad being held aloft by one of the support motorcycles.